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WCB Yacht Club Members Race Each Other

Published on: 17 September 2025WCB Yacht Club Members Race Each Other

At the suggestion of our Commodore, Andrew Berisford, the WCB Yacht Club held its own regatta on the Solent on Monday, 1st September.

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Honouring Our Own: Run the River 2025 in Memory of Derek and Joan

Published on: 10 September 2025Honouring Our Own: Run the River 2025 in Memory of Derek and Joan

This evening, 20 Liverymen came together to take part in a 5K walk in memory of two cherished members of our Livery community, Warden Derek Berry and his partner Joan Paris.

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Gold Award Winner 2025 - Alan Bird

Published on: 9 September 2025Gold Award Winner 2025 - Alan Bird

Alan Bird is a quietly spoken, dependable and talented Liveryman with a sharp head for business and an unfailing commitment to fellowship. Through his leadership of the Meat Industry Invitational Golf Day, he has strengthened the WCB’s place at the heart of the industry while raising significant funds for good causes.

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Unearthing London’s Past — and Winning Prizes — at the August Lunch!

Published on: 5 August 2025Unearthing London’s Past — and Winning Prizes — at the August Lunch!

On 1 August, at the August Younger Generation Court Lunch 2025, we were pleased to welcome Anne Fletcher, City of London guide and historian, who gave an engaging talk on Victorian London’s street urchins.

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Tour of Old Bailey

Published on: 1 August 2025Tour of Old Bailey

It was a privilege to be hosted yesterday, 31 July, by Liveryman Alderman and Sheriff Gregory Jones KC at the world-renowned Old Bailey – the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales.

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The Meat Industry Golf Day

Published on: 30 July 2025The Meat Industry Golf Day

The Meat Industry Golf Day held on Thursday 10th July at Essendon Golf Club was a fantastic success, bringing together 26 teams for a day of competition, sunshine, and great fellowship.

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Lady Mayoress charms and entertains at July's Court Lunch

Published on: 11 July 2025Lady Mayoress charms and entertains at July's Court Lunch

As is tradition, the Lady Mayoress was the guest of honour at a lunch to celebrate the women within and connected to our Livery.

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Dinner in celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2025

Published on: 26 June 2025Dinner in celebration of Eid-al-Adha 2025

We celebrated Eid Al-Adha on Wednesday, 25 June, at Butchers' Hall for the third year running, enjoying a memorable evening shared with members and guests.

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Master's Fundraising Dinner: a stunning venue and fellowship is a recipe for success

Published on: 19 June 2025Master's Fundraising Dinner: a stunning venue and fellowship is a recipe for success

A balmy evening in the City saw Liverymen and guests make their way to the wonderful Drapers’ Hall for The Master’s Fundraising Dinner 2025.

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New Item added to the Master’s Fundraising Dinner Auction

Published on: 3 June 2025New Item added to the Master’s Fundraising Dinner Auction

There’s still time to get your bids in for the Master’s Fundraising Dinner Auction, taking place on Friday, 13th of June at Drapers' Hall. Bidding offline closes at 5:00pm on Friday, 6th June.

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